Obituaries

Dec 29, 2023

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, December 29, 2023, Julian Haley Roberts, III, 53, loving husband of Lisa N. Roberts.

Julian was a native of Augusta, Georgia. He graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1992, where he earned a degree in mechanical engineering. He was formerly a Senior Vice President of Wells Fargo Advisors. He was president of Roberts-Augusta, Inc.  Julian was a member of the Augusta Country Club, Sportachica, the Heritage Club, and the Augusta Assembly. He enjoyed fishing, playing golf, and gardening; particularly tending his prize-winning camellias. Julian had a brilliant and creative mind that...

Dec 28, 2023

Kenneth Earl Upton, 88, of Evans, GA, passed away on December 28, 2023. Kenneth was born in Bath, NC to Claude Thomas and Thelma Upton. He grew up with 6 siblings: Claude, Viola, Elizabeth, Lorina, Janice, and Gary.  As a teen, he loved playing sports, especially football and baseball.  At 17, he joined the US Army where he would serve for...

Dec 27, 2023

Entered into rest on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, Michele Taylor Newman, 51.

 

Michele was a native of Augusta, Georgia. She was a graduate of Lakeside High School. Michele worked in cosmetology sales for many years. A loving and devoted mother, daughter, sister and friend, Michele will be missed by all.

 

Family members include her children: Brooke Smith (Phillip),...

Dec 27, 2023

Hephzibah, GA – Entered into rest on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, Connie Pridemore, 65, loving wife of Clifford “Gene” Pridemore, Jr.

 

Connie was born in Waynesboro, GA and was a 1974 graduate of Butler High School. She later moved to Ivey, GA and raised her family there. She enjoyed fishing, watching the Andy Griffith Show, was an avid Nascar...

Dec 26, 2023

Augusta, GA – Mr. Franklin O. Smith, Jr. (F.O.) entered into rest on Tuesday, December 26, 2023. 

Mr. Smith was born on May 10, 1947, in Augusta, GA. Growing up in Augusta he attended Richmond Academy where he was a captain in the ROTC. After high school he attended Augusta College. He was a Specialist E-4 in the 319th Transportation...

Dec 24, 2023

Rebecca Janell Watson entered peacefully into rest on December 24th 2023 at the age of 97. Ms. Watson was born April 4th 1926 in Metter, GA to Joseph Mackie Mercer and Eula Mae Mikell Mercer. Janell was the second of their 4 children (Including Melba, Francis and Grayson). Janell spent her childhood in Metter and graduated from Candler County High...

Dec 23, 2023

Evans GA – Entering into rest Saturday morning, December 23, 2023, in her home with her husband at her side, Mrs. Peggy Garrett Dye, 80, was wife of Lukey (Larry) Pierce Dye, Jr.

Originally from Macon, Ga., she moved to the Augusta area where she met and married her husband, Lukey (Larry) Dye in 1963. They spent most of their...

Dec 23, 2023

Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Saturday, December 23, 2023, Charles Bryant Waller, Jr., 84, loving husband of Jane Waller.

 

Charles “Chuck” was born on July 30, 1939 in Winchester, Kentucky and was raised in Lexington, KY. He served in the United States Airforce in security and intelligence for thirty years, which included a tour in Vietnam.  A...

Dec 22, 2023

Augusta GA – Entering into rest Friday morning, December 22, 2023, surrounded by family at her home, Mrs. Jeanette Helms Kelley, 96, wife of the late William (Bill) Thomas Kelley.

Jeanette was born and grew up in Atlanta, GA.  She graduated from Commercial High School and worked in Atlanta.  She married Bill Kelley in 1947 and they spent most of...

Dec 21, 2023

James Roy Humphreys went to his eternal rest on December 21, 2023.

He is survived by his three children, James Humphreys Jr of Dallas, Texas, Patricia Diddle of Lincoln, Arkansas, and Kevin Humphreys of Decatur, Arkansas. He also had two grandchildren, Shealene Dennis and Dawneille Diddle, two great grandchildren, Braxton and Nevaeh, and three step-daughters Cindy Westervelt, Kim James...

Dec 21, 2023

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Thursday, December 21, 2023, Mabel Rhoden Whaley, 93, loving wife of the late Robert Walden Whaley.

 

Mabel was born in Johnston, SC as one of thirteen children to Ollie Lee and Viola Rhoden. She was a graduate of Tubman High School. Mabel was a faithful member of Warren Baptist Church for over...

Dec 20, 2023

     Ricky Odell Jay passed away on December 20, 2023 at Grand Strand Hospital in Myrtle Beach, SC. His wife, Mary Louise Jay, his daughter, Julie Hiott Jay (Bobby Martin}, and many of his special beach family were by his side.

     Ricky was born in Augusta, GA on December 31, 1952 to Hurbert Cleveland Jay and Ruby...

Dec 20, 2023

Dec 20, 2023

Newport, TN – Entered into rest on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, Mr. James “Jake” William Barnes, 87, loving husband of 58 years to the late Mrs. Barbara  “Bobbie” Clayton Barnes.

Jake was a native of Augusta, Georgia but lived the last fifteen years in Newport, Tennessee. A devout master carpenter who finished his career working for J. C. Stockton.  His...

Dec 18, 2023

Entered into rest on Monday, December 18, 2023, Mrs. Nancy Sue Maxey McKenney, 84, loving wife of the late Mr. Walter McKenney.

Sue was born in Maxeys, Georgia and lived most of her life in Augusta. She was a member of Woodlawn United Methodist Church. She worked as a bookkeeper with the Richmond County Board of Education at Westside High...

Dec 18, 2023

Su Cha Yi

 

Grovetown, GA – Went home to be with her Lord on Monday, December 18, 2023, Mrs. Peggy Su LaRocque, 85, loving wife of 62 years to Donald D. LaRocque, Sr.

 

Peggy enjoyed knitting, gardening, and was an excellent cook. She was a very faithful and loyal wife, and she loved her family dearly, especially...

Dec 17, 2023

Entered into rest on Sunday, December 17, 2023, Mr. William Benjamin “Ben” Belding, 61, loving husband of Jenny Belding.

Ben was a native of Augusta. He graduated from Westside High School and attended Augusta Technical College. He was a former member of Lakemont Presbyterian Church where he founded the “Foul Shot” ministry. He was a faithful member of The Sanctuary...

Dec 15, 2023

Augusta, GA – Entered into rest on Friday, December 15, 2023, Mrs. Patricia

“Tricia” Ann White, 77, loving wife of Eddie White.

 

Tricia was born in Valdosta, GA and lived most of her life in Augusta, GA and Port Orange, FL. Her love for the Lord was shown in her servant heart and kindness to others. If you had...

Dec 14, 2023

 

Dr. Wayne Douglas Beveridge (78), of Augusta, Georgia, passed away on December 14th, 2023, at home surrounded by his family and loved ones.

 

He was born on May 2nd, 1945 in Cleveland, Ohio. A proud son to a Scottish immigrant, he was very early recognized for his scholastic abilities and earned a scholarship to the University School in...

Dec 12, 2023

AUGUSTA, GA. – Diane Amacker Cone, 79, beautiful wife of the late Kenneth Andrew Cone, Sr., entered peacefully into rest Tuesday, December 12th, 2023. Diane was born in Boston, Massachusetts on January 1st, 1944, to the late George and Blanche Amacker.  Diane had a fulfilling and worthwhile life, engaging with those closest to her and with her community.  She wanted...